An inspiring story of hearing loss and hope from The Bachelors first deaf contestantAbigail Heringer made her television debut as an instant fanfavorite on season 25 of The Bachelor. Stepping out of the limousine she approached her bachelor with a playful declaration she would be staring at his lips all night for two compelling reasonsher profound deafness since birth and because he had some nice lipsBut Abigails journey wasnt always marked by such confidence. Growing up deaf and introverted she dreaded being the center of attention fearing her disability would burden those around her. Among her hearing peers she felt like an outsider simply labeled as the deaf girl. And after receiving a cochlear implant at the age of two she subsequently struggled to find her place in the Deaf community too. Caught in between two worlds and grappling to define her identity as a deaf woman Abigail felt like she belonged in neither.Supported by her family particularly her deaf older sister Rachel Abigail has come to understand that while being deaf is part of her identity it doesnt define her. Throughout her journey marked by challenges and adversity Abigail has grown into her own strongest advocate discovering a new voice that is confident fearless and empowereda voice that enables her to proudly reclaim the title of the deaf girl she once resisted and rewrite it as a testament to her resilience and strength.Hopeful vulnerable and uplifting The Deaf Girl shares Abigails journey of navigating life with a profound hearing loss and her transformation from merely accepting her disability to embracing it wholeheartedly. This memoir serves as an inspiring reminder for anyone who has ever felt like an outsider or struggled to embrace their differences showcasing that every voice is worthy of being heard.